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Supporting you this Mental Health Awareness Month

If it feels harder than it should be to find mental health care, you’re not alone. Over 60% of Americans say mental health matters more than ever, but access still isn’t keeping up. Our 2026 report helps explain why — and what to expect.

Review the findings below

The reality of Americans’ mental health —and what it means for the future of care

What we’ve found

Insights from the second annual State of Mental Health Report

What you’ll learn

Rula’s annual State of Mental Health Report explores how we think about and access mental healthcare in 2026.

Discover

Why it can feel so hard to find mental healthcare right now
What’s driving rising stress, anxiety, and burnout
How cost and access impact your ability to get support
Why seeing others seek help makes it easier to take the first step
What helps people actually follow through on getting care

Methodology

An online survey of 2,037 U.S. consumers aged 18 and older was conducted by Propeller Insights on behalf of Rula between January 15th and January 21st, 2026. Respondents were recruited from an online panel and selected based on demographic criteria. Eligibility was confirmed through screening questions in which participants self-identified their qualifications. The margin of sampling error for the total sample is ±3 percentage points at a 95% confidence level.

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